GET OUT : What to do in the Pocono outdoors this week

DETAILS: It's too late to register to take the plunge yourself, but you can witness the merry mayhem at this 11th annual event.

COST: Spectators are requested to donate at least $1. Excess revenue will be donated to assist Jordyn Zajac, a 5-year-old boy with a rare genetic disorder called Shwachman Diamond Syndrome, with net proceeds going to the Janet Weiss Children's Hospital in Jordyn's name.

DETAILS: Refuge Manager Michael Horne will share the history of CVNWR and what residents can expect to see as the refuge grows. Following the program, Horne will answer questions from the audience about management of CVNWR. This 1½-hour program will be held indoors.

DETAILS: Andy Fedor of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will lead this presentation on Pennsylvania fishes, basic ice fishing skills, regulations and ice safety. Weather permitting, participants will use their new skills on Lake Wallenpaupack. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

COST: Free; fishing licenses not required. Equipment and bait will be provided.

INFO: Registration is required. To register, contact PPL at 570-253-7076 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.

WHERE: Meet at 1 p.m. in the main parking area in front of Clear Run Elementary Center, about 2 miles north of Mount Pocono on Route 611.

DETAILS: Scattered across Pocono Plateau are remnants of old boreal forests that contain towering white pines and mature hemlocks and black spruce. This hike, led by local naturalist Don Miller of Pocono Heritage Land Trust and Bill Sweeney of Jacobsburg State Park, will explore the far northern Canada-like dark forests along the banks of Clear Run, a headwater tributary to Tobyhanna Creek. An easy 3- to 3½-hour hike off trail on relatively level and mostly dry terrain, held snow or shine. Participants should be prepared to be outdoors for several hours — gloves, hats, winter coats and boots required.